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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
So a bottle would be better, please.Поэтому бутылка подойдёт лучше. Спасибо.
I see, what about a tenner then?Ясно, а если я предложу тебе десятку?
I'll have 20, please.Я возьму 20, пожалуйста.
Thanks for letting me know, bye!Спасибо, что сообщила мне, пока!
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya!Чувак, убрать дерьмо - это еще десятка, увидимся!
Alright, if you say so!Ладно, раз ты так говоришь!
I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries!Я могу делать и то, и другое одновременно, дорогая, не волнуйся!
I don't know, maybe, I suppose so.Я не знаю, возможно, я думаю.
Can you make it bigger, please?Можешь увеличить, пожалуйста?
Could you do me a favour and find us some, please?Ты не мог бы мне оказать услугу и найти его, пожалуйста?
I'll have another glass of wine, please.Пожалуй, я буду ещё один бокал вина.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Привет, Дик, приятно познакомиться.
Can you stop bothering me, please?Ты можешь перестать отвлекать меня, пожалуйста?
Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please!Да ладно вам! Мы можем сейчас поговорить о чем-нибудь еще?!
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course...Я говорю о переезде из этого дома, конечно...
An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure.Целого дома!? На порядок больше, чем мы платим сейчас, конечно.
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you!Не думаю, что оставила бы у кого-то моего кота ради получения комнаты, спасибо!
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Можешь вкратце все сказать до того, как уйдешь?
Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house?Ой, подожди, а что на счет комнаты наверху, в твоем доме?
That's okay, no problem.Конечно, без проблем.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional